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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.18, 779.72 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.18, 779.72 and 399.33 is: 550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.18 : 779.72 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.18/779.72 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.18x = 779.72 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.18x = 311,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,363.59/565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.91

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